A soccer ball is kicked with an initial velocity of 36 m/s at an angle of 50 degrees. What is the vertical acceleration at point C?
Options
A
50 m/s²
B
-9.8 m/s²
C
0 m/s²
D
36 m/s²
Answer & Analysis
Answer
B
Analysis
To determine the vertical acceleration at
point C, we need to consider the vertical motion of the soccer ball.
Assuming there is no air resistance, the
only force acting on the ball in the vertical direction is the gravitational
force. The acceleration due to gravity is approximately -9.8 m/s², directed
downward.
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